Gran Fondo believes that the MISSION is “almost guaranteed to become your new favourite”.

Joining us at the launch event near Girona, Spain, the Gran Fondo team spent several days testing our new MISSION 10K and gave our race gravel and multi-surface bike the thumbs up. Clearly picking up the influences from our SCULTURA ENDURANCE range, which injects plenty of road DNA into the new MISSION, the team pointed out the sleek and “seriously fast” appearance that is paired with the ability to “build your own ideal all-road setup, tailored to your style and terrain”, for example, by running standard road groupsets.

Looking at the geometry of the MISSION, the team loved the sporty and compact riding position, paired with a slightly slacker head angle and ample bottom bracket drop that creates a “sporty all-rounder and gravel racer that tracks confidently at high speeds but still feels nimble enough to attack tight, twisty sections”.  

Finally, taking a closer look at the riding experience on the tracks, gravel roads, and tarmac stretches, the MISSION clearly demonstrated that it is all about agility, acceleration, and climbing strength. “Whether you’re climbing, descending or weaving through tight, technical sections, the MISSION 10K responds instantly and delivers loads of fun on twisty, playful terrain”, so some of the finishing comments on our latest addition to our range.

The final verdict:
“With the MISSION, MERIDA introduced a race-ready gravel road bike that really stands out for its all-round versatility. Fitted with fast-rolling tyres, it proves to be a true do-it-all machine for light gravel rides and smooth tarmac alike. It might not be the most extreme or the outright fastest bike in your collection, but thanks to its impressive versatility, solid off-road capability, strong road performance and seriously fun handling, it’s almost guaranteed to become your new favourite.”

For the in-depth review, available in German and English, please click here.

To see the full specifications and frame features of the MISSION 10K that was tested, click the DISCOVER THE BIKE link below.

Please visit the micro page of the new MISSION here to find out more about the bike that inspired the GR version, including key features, R&D, design thinking, and intended use.  

To see the complete MY 2026 MISSION range, please click here.